20-Minute Best Cranberry Sauce That Steals the Show
A simple and delicious cranberry sauce that pairs perfectly with your holiday meals.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 orange (zest and juice)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries and pick out any stems or soft berries.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, and orange juice. Bring to a boil.
- Add the cranberries and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes until berries burst and sauce thickens.
- Stir in orange zest and cinnamon (if using).
- Remove from heat and let cool. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Adjust sugar to taste if you prefer tart or sweeter sauce.
- Add a pinch of cloves or nutmeg for extra spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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